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By
Tyler Patchen - Health and Technology Reporter, Birmingham Business

Oct. 20, 2017

The original 12 semifinalists for the
Alabama Launchpad startup competition has been narrowed down to six.

The finale teams will be competing in two groups Nov. 15 at Iron City in Birmingham for a chance to take home $50,000 in cash as a concept winner and $150,000 cash for the seed winner.

"We are extremely impressed with the startups that came to us from across the state," said
Greg Sheek,
Alabama Launchpad programs director. "Through this two-month rigorous process, we are putting promising, innovative young startups on a trajectory toward success to create future jobs for the state."